Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Extra: The Children
As is well known, the Wang Dynasty had six princes and one princess.
Initially, whether it was the common folk, the court ministers, or the noble families and families from Jianghu, all were curious whether these six princes would fight each other bloody for the Emperor’s position, incite palace revolutions, or even resort to fratricide or patricide.
But the reality was completely contrary to their speculations.
Not only did the princes not co to blows, but even when the Crown Prince Shen Xingzhi was willing to abdicate, no one agreed to it.
Those with an interest wanted to know where the remaining princes had gone and had to spend so effort to find out.
After Shen Qi abdicated voluntarily, Crown Prince Shen Xingzhi ascended the throne as the new Emperor. He was prudent in his actions, having been tutored closely by Shen Qi from a young age. The Grand Tutor devoted everything to make him a good monarch, and Shen Xingzhi succeeded. Every now and then, he would go to the villa to visit Su Zhiruan and Shen Qi, urging them to co ho often. Despite his young age, he gave the impression of a left-behind child, and each ti, Su Zhiruan had to spend a long ti comfortingly chuckling. He married the chief daughter of the Minister of Appointnts, his childhood sweetheart, when they ca of age, and did not take concubines after marriage. The deep affection between the Emperor and Empress beca another pleasant tale among the folk.
Compared to him, the Second Prince Shen Xingshu pursued what he loved, enamored with literature and arts. Had it not been for Shen Xingzhi’s intervention, his prince residence might have been transford into a study filled with calligraphy, paintings, and poetry. He would compose poetry about everything he saw, greatly promoting the cultural developnt of the dynasty. Even three-year-old children could recite his poems praising filial love. As Su Zhiruan and Shen Qi traveled and enjoyed themselves, they occasionally heard legends about them, most of the credit for which went to Shen Xingshu.
Third Prince Shen Xingqi, who had always enjoyed wielding swords and spears, was appointed as General by Shen Xingzhi to retain him. However, since the tis were peaceful with no wars, Shen Xingqi could not stand the monotonous life in the Capital City and ventured into Jianghu. Eventually, he cut through nurous obstacles and even beca the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, reford Jianghu, eradicated the Demon Sect, and was praised by all.
Fourth Prince Shen Xingduan often visited Huguo Temple for cultivation. The abbot, recognizing his intrinsic Buddha nature, ceded his position to him. Shen Xingduan then excelled beyond his predecessor. In terms of Buddhist teachings, no one could surpass him, and he beca known as the “Living Buddha” of Huguo Temple.
Fifth Prince Shen Xingshang, who had been extrely interested in trade from a young age, ventured incognito into business using his princely stipend. After eight years, he directly beca the richest man of the dynasty. Whenever he saw Su Zhiruan and Shen Qi, he would worry that they might not have enough money to spend, stuffing wads of silver notes into their hands like falling snowflakes.
Sixth Prince Shen Xinghe, who had studied agriculture, volunteered to beco a County Magistrate. Initially, Shen Xingzhi refused, but could not withstand his pleading and finally agreed. In his second year as County Magistrate, the rice production doubled, and the amount of grain he submitted increased substantially. He beca the most popular magistrate, with all the commoners hoping he would personally co to guide them.
Princess Shen Xingyue, spoiled from childhood by her family, was treated as precious as the stars and the moon. She resembled Su Zhiruan closely in appearance, but her personality was clingier. Su Zhiruan, having a daughter for the first ti, chose to keep her close and care for her. Sweet and charming from a young age, there was no one who didn’t like her after eting her. As she grew up, she even more closely resembled Su Zhiruan.
By chance, she t a young, principled, and law-abiding scholar laureate, and subsequently, she too had a wonderful marriage.
…
After Su Zhiruan completed her mission, she was transported back to the System Space—a deserted expanse of land.
[Host! You were amazing!]
[Although this world seems simple, hardly any host was able to undertake this mission!]
At this ti, Su Zhiruan was sowhat dazed, having just lived a lifeti and still slow to react, murmured a couple of indifferent replies, “Thank you.”
[But you shouldn’t take it lightly, the next world will be more challenging]
After the system finished speaking and noticed her low spirits, it paused before deciding to speak up.
[But don’t worry too much, after all, it’s in the modern era, and you’ll be sowhat familiar with it.]
“In the modern era?” Su Zhiruan lifted her head, adjusted her emotions, and smiled at the system, “Transport then. It feels like it’s been ages since the modern era.”
[Okay!]
…
With a dizzying whirl, Su Zhiruan felt her consciousness begin to blur, as new mories infiltrated her mind.
Hotel.
“Sign this contract, and Mr. Lu will imdiately arrange for your grandmother to stay in the best ward and receive the best treatnt,” the man standing beside her adjusted his glasses and clasped a briefcase in his arm, speaking in an even tone to the dazed girl sitting there, “Miss Su, please think this through.”
Su Zhiruan snapped back to reality and saw the words on the contract.
The language of the contract was lofty, but in fact—
—it was a sponsorship contract!
“Miss Su, you—” the man in glasses wanted to say sothing else but was interrupted by another man sitting in a wheelchair, who lifted his hand to stop him.
“Quiet, let her read,” the man exuded a formidable aura, his innate nobility undeniable even while seated in a wheelchair.
Dressed in a pure black suit, the gems at his cuffs reflected a subdued sparkle under the dim lights. The man appeared slightly languid, casually loosening his wristwatch, his voice deep as a cello, “Miss Su need not worry too much, I, Lu Peijin, will not force anyone against their will. If you have reservations, you may leave.”
Su Zhiruan skimd through the contract in a flash; there was no ti to grasp the situation now, so she directly consulted the System.
“Can I sign this?”
[You can, host. He is none other than Lu Peijin, the son of Heavenly Dao and your target for this mission!]
Realizing this, Su Zhiruan quickly signed her na and, using a seal pad offered by the secretary, stamped her print on the contract.
Lu Peijin remained seated in his wheelchair, unmoving, while the secretary bowed and handed over the signed contract to him, “Mr. Lu.”
“Miss Su, I will arrange for specialists to treat your grandmother and provide her with the best dical care. Once you give birth to the child and leave, I will ensure you are provided for the rest of your life,” Lu Peijin’s gaze, under the dim light, grew dangerous and complex.
He signaled the secretary to take away the contract, then looked at Su Zhiruan, “Miss Su, you may go back today, and co when I call you.”
Su Zhiruan nodded, “Alright.”
After that, the secretary opened the door to the presidential suite, and she walked out nonchalantly.
Descending in the elevator, she stood in the restroom and saw her current appearance: pure and delicate, yet very fair and clean.
And so she also received the background information for this mission.
The original Su Zhiruan was an orphan raised by her grandmother.
One could say her grandmother was her only family.
But just after she graduated from college, her grandmother beca seriously ill, needing a substantial amount of money, which she could not afford.
Just when she was feeling hopeless and getting rejected everywhere, Lu Peijin sent soone to state his terms—
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